Description ⊙ The Essence of an Eastern Classic — Why Should Kids (and Adults) Read Romance of the Three Kingdoms? 1. It's an Eastern classic packed with humanities wisdom The study of language, literature, history, and philosophy to understand how to live as a true human being is called the 'humanities.' Lately, the humanities have been gaining renewed attention — because knowing yourself and learning to understand and care for others is essential to living well in this world. But for parents, the humanities can feel like an overwhelming and vague subject to teach. Romance of the Three Kingdoms is filled with philosophy, ethics, psychology, leadership, life skills, and moral lessons — all the humanities elements a child needs. Even beyond China, the characters in the story are deeply respected in Korea, and their values continue to offer valuable life lessons today. 2. It's 'integrated learning' that also teaches Chinese history Around the world, education is increasingly focused on 'integrated learning,' which breaks down the boundaries between subjects like science, technology, art, and math to encourage well-rounded understanding. Today's world calls for 'integrated thinkers' — people who can connect seemingly unrelated ideas to create something new, rather than simply excelling in one subject. Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Pictures is a wonderful tool for this kind of integrated learning, as its story weaves together history, literature, philosophy, leadership, and psychology. To help children understand and enjoy the story even more deeply, this set spans from the mythical origins of China all the way to modern history, offering rich context along the way. Children will also naturally learn the background behind famous Chinese idioms like 'The Oath of the Peach Garden' and 'Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage.' 3. Learn wisdom, insight, and a spirit of great ambition There's a saying: 'Never argue with someone who has read Romance of the Three Kingdoms three times.' It means that those who have read it deeply gain not only knowledge but also insight into the countless strategies and schemes of history's great heroes — giving them uncommon wisdom for life. That's how much wisdom this classic offers. It's especially valuable for children, awakening insight, ambition, loyalty, and patriotism — qualities few other books capture so well. Through its many characters, kids also experience a wide range of human personalities, which helps expand their imagination, creativity, and ability to think from different perspectives. 4. A timeless story that feels alive even today Romance of the Three Kingdoms is filled with legendary heroes, and the events surrounding them are endlessly fascinating. The many lives portrayed in the story aren't just relics of the past — they reflect the world we live in today. Conflict, ambition, scheming, loyalty, and devotion — these are all things happening around us even now. The characters, too, feel familiar: some resemble our teachers, others our friends. Through them, we learn how to navigate relationships and understand what separates success from failure. Perhaps the reason Romance of the Three Kingdoms continues to inspire movies, books, and games even today is because of this timeless, universal sense of connection. ⊙ What Makes the Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Pictures Series Special? 1. Written at a child's eye level Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Pictures helps children easily and enjoyably understand the story while still grasping the full scope of its sprawling narrative. Short text paired with fun illustrations make it even more accessible. Difficult, stiff vocabulary and sentences are softened into language kids can enjoy, while lively, engaging illustrations capture their attention. 2. Engaging stories paired one-to-one with vivid illustrations For children, Romance of the Three Kingdoms can feel overwhelming due to its many characters and storylines. That's why this series is structured in a storytelling format that flows smoothly at a child's level while still encouraging deeper thinking and easy understanding. The illustrations have also been greatly expanded, capturing key scenes on nearly every page.